Schizolaena manomboensis
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| Schizolaena manomboensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Sarcolaenaceae |
| Genus: | Schizolaena |
| Species: | S. manomboensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Schizolaena manomboensis Lowry, G.E.Schatz, J.-F.Leroy & A.-E.Wolf[2] | |
Schizolaena manomboensis is a tree in the family Sarcolaenaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet refers to Manombo Special Reserve where the species is found.[3]
Schizolaena manomboensis grows as a large tree up to 25 m (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). Its coriaceous leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and are coloured brown above and orangish brown below. They measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences have numerous flowers, each with three sepals and five petals. The round fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter and are partially hidden by the involucre.[3] The wood is locally used in construction.[1]